Proverbs 8:12-21 ▼

12 I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

14 Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

15 Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

16 by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.

17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.

20 I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

21 that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.